Woodlands Garden

Watercolor Painting Workshop
2024-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Join us for watercolor painting classes with Jessica Lily in-person, held locally in Decatur, GA. We are working on local wildlife and botanicals, native to our Metro-Atlanta Woodlands ecosystem. Come play with the magic of watercolors with us, and join our community as we release expectations, and let the water do the work! We will be painting with local artist, Jessica Lily. The instructor will guide the group through a step-by-step method.
Enjoy our comfortable, indoor setting at a gorgeous venue – bring a mug for some warm tea. We will also just hang out, talk shop and learn from each other as we move through our paintings together.
No experience necessary! This class is built to give beginners an easy process for a lovely, meditative painting. This class is also great for more intermediate and advanced painters, as we will all learn from each other and incorporate our own unique creativity into our paintings.

Feb 4: Cardinal
Mar 3: Dogwood
Mar 30: Blue Jay
Apr 21: Azalea
May 26: Oakleaf Hydrangea
Jun 30: Honey Bee
Oct 20: Hairy Sunflower
Nov 17: Golden Beech
Dec 15: Winter Treetops
Jan 12: Camellia
Feb 9: Snowflake Flowers
March 9: Carolina Jessamine

Details and required registration here:
https://www.jessica-lily.com/artist/classes-events/

Music in the Garden
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Pavilion, 932 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA, 30030-1302, United States
Music in the Garden

Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm

October 20 : Black foot Daisy

The Black foot Daisy includes Don Sechelski on vocals, guitar and bass, Wendy DuMond on vocals, percussion, ukelele and guitar and Eric Toomsen on fiddle. They will perform a set of original songs along with some old favorites.

Fairwell to Fairies
2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Saturday, October 19: Farewell to Fairies

Visit Woodlands Garden and say Farewell to the Fairies! Pack a picnic, put on your fairy wings one last time, and come celebrate with music, crafts, and other fun activities from 1pm-3pm!

Private Event Rental-Pavilion
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Pavilion is reserved for a private event, but the Garden remains open to visitors.

Fairy Play Time
2024-10-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Wednesday, October 16: Fairy Play Time

Join us for fairy play time! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 12-3pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more!

Volunteer Project
2024-10-16 09:00, 2024-10-09 09:00, 2024-10-02 09:00, 2024-09-25 09:00, 2024-09-18 09:00, 2024-09-11 09:00 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Hosted weekly on Wednesdays from 9am-11am then in warmer months we may start earlier.
All experience levels are welcome. We are incorporating all types of hands on volunteer activities taking into account volunteers physical ability to stand, dig, pull weeds, sit, etc–this is why completing the application and signing up on link below is so critical. We want to be able to plan for you!
Click to learn more and sign up: https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/come-volunteer/

Music in the Garden
2024-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Pavilion, 932 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA, 30030-1302, United States
Music in the Garden

Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm

October 13 : The Nearly Normal String Band with The duo of David Gibson and Libby Eason

The Nearly Normal String Band consists of husband-and-wife team Viva and Neil Araki. They play multiple acoustic instruments in several styles, including blues, bluegrass, Celtic, 60s folk, and old time Appalachian. The Band plays at state parks, farmers markets, coffee houses, private parties, weddings, and music festivals. They are also annual performers at the Friday night concert series at the historic Union County courthouse.
Libby Eason and David Gibson Have performed in the Atlanta area for many years. They have performed as a duo for over a decade and both solo as well as with various groups including The Unusual Suspects. They are both songwriters and talented musicians.

Family Yoga with Grounded Kids Yoga
2024-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | The Lawn, 932 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA, 30030-1302, United States
Sunday, October 13: Family Yoga with Grounded Kids Yoga

Join us for Family Fairy Yoga from 12-1pm in partnership with Grounded Kids Yoga! Dress up in your favorite magical outfit and come have fun under the trees! Mats will be provided.

Woodlands Fairies at Atlanta Pride
2024-10-12
Saturday, October 12: Fairy Activity Booth at Atlanta Pride Festival

Inclusive Friendly Fairy Fun
2024-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Friday, October 11: Inclusive Friendly Fairy Fun

Contact Annie (annie@woodlandsgarden.org) to learn more about this curated experience for Garden neighbors & friends seeking unique connections to the fairy exhibit.

Midweek Mindfulness: Yoga in Nature
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for Midweek Mindfulness, Fairy edition!! We invite you to dress in your best fairy outfit and join us for yoga amongst the fairy homes.
$15.00 – Wed, Oct 9 at 6:00pm: Registration for 1 hour outdoor yoga session on the Lawn, Minimum of 4 registrants required, Instructor: Livvy Feeney
Come join the “Midweek Mindfulness” led by @livvyfeeney or any number of programs coming your way this month!
Yoga in the Garden: Midweek MindfulnessWhat: Join us for midweek mindfulness, a chance to relax and unwind through yoga in nature. The event will be $15. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats.Who: Annie, Livvy Feeney, participants who pre-registerWhere: The lawn – rain location: the pavillion
More about Livvy: Livvy Feeney (they/them) completed Tough Love Yoga’s 200 hour teacher training in the spring of 2023, and has been teaching regularly since then. They currently teach at the community care space CareWave and substitute classes at M3. They are also a contemporary dancer, so they celebrate the physicality and artistry of the practice. Livvy strives to create an inclusive class which honors the varied needs of each student, through alignment based cueing and offering options throughout. They work to offer a culture of consent, empowerment, and reverence for the roots of yoga. They view yoga as a practice to connect us more deeply with ourselves and each other, and honor the power of this practice as a tool for social change.

Music in the Garden
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Pavilion, 932 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA, 30030-1302, United States
Music in the Garden

Singer songwriters perform in the Pavilion from 2-4pm

October 6 : Songwriters Charles Absher, John Cable & George Eckard

Charles Absher has been playing music since high school (yes, over 50 years ago). There was a 10-year period when he put down the guitar to earn a civil engineering degree, but it soon became his stress reliever as he advanced in his career. He’s played in Bluegrass, Folk/Rock and Americana bands both before and after the college degree. Now retired, he continues to compose and perform his own songs.
John Cable began his career in the late 60s. After serving as lead guitarist and vocalist for the Texas country rock pioneers, Colours, he became a member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He has performed on The Tonight Show, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, The Midnight Special, Austin City Limits and the Grand Ole Opry and some great concert venues, including Wolftrap, Carnegie Hall, and Red Rocks.
George Eckard has lived in the Atlanta area for more than 50 years and has been playing various instruments for longer than that. He has played at local venues solo, with the Unusual Suspects and with the 4 Man String Band. His second recorded collection of original songs, Love the Land, was completed recently. He leads the Songwriting Lab at the Frank Hamilton School.

Guided Fairy Walk
2024-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Sunday, October 6: Guided Fairy Walk

Grab your fairy wings and join a fun stroll through the garden at 12pm, highlighting fairy homes and other fun garden sights!

Opening Fairy Weekend Celebration
2024-10-05 14:00 - 17:00 | The Lawn, 932 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA, 30030-1302, United States
Saturday, October 5: Opening Weekend Celebration

Join us for the opening day of Fairies in the Garden! Live fairies will lead fun activities for families! Stop by between 2-5pm for fairy crafts, stories, bubbles and more!

Fairies in the Garden
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-19 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States

Midweek Mindfulness: Yoga in Nature
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00
$15.00 – Wed, Sept 25 at 7:00pm: Registration for 1 hour outdoor yoga session on the Lawn, Minimum of 4 registrants required, Instructor: Livvy Feeney
Come join the “Midweek Mindfulness” led by @livvyfeeney or any number of programs coming your way this month!
Yoga in the Garden: Midweek MindfulnessWhat: Join us for midweek mindfulness, a chance to relax and unwind through yoga in nature. The event will be $15. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats.Who: Annie, Livvy Feeney, participants who pre-registerWhere: The lawn – rain location: the pavillion
More about Livvy: Livvy Feeney (they/them) completed Tough Love Yoga’s 200 hour teacher training in the spring of 2023, and has been teaching regularly since then. They currently teach at the community care space CareWave and substitute classes at M3. They are also a contemporary dancer, so they celebrate the physicality and artistry of the practice. Livvy strives to create an inclusive class which honors the varied needs of each student, through alignment based cueing and offering options throughout. They work to offer a culture of consent, empowerment, and reverence for the roots of yoga. They view yoga as a practice to connect us more deeply with ourselves and each other, and honor the power of this practice as a tool for social change.

Private Rental Overlook Room
2024-09-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-11 11:00 - 13:00
Private event rental inside the Visitor Center in the Overlook Room. This will not impact others coming to explore the Garden.

Fall Plant Sale
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Woodlands Garden, 932 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
More details here: https://www.woodlandsgarden.org/fall-plant-sale/

Lunchtime Learning: Planting a Rainbow with Ben Ackerley
2024-09-10
Tuesday, September 10th: Lunchtime Learning: Planting a Rainbow with Ben Ackerley
Don’t miss this opportunity to craft a colorful shopping list from an inspiring talk led by Ben Ackerley, Garden Board member & enthusiastic plantsman. Join this lunch and learn presentation with Ben and walk away with more appreciation for unique plant characteristics including texture, blooms, buds, seedheads, seedpods, and vein structure. Ben’s love of plants started as a horticulturist with Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and eventually led to being the Garden Manager with Woodlands Garden. Now as a Board Member he helps lead Woodlands from a different perspective, but always focused on connecting visitors with the plants and inspiring Fall Plant Sale shoppers ahead of the Sale! Email Annie@woodlandsgarden.org to join and bring your own lunch to this program.
